Ras Al Khaimah
United Arab Emirates Above global median · +378.6% (3-bed)
Ras Al Khaimah is one of the pricier markets here. A 3-bedroom home runs about +378.6% versus the global median of $276k.
Median purchase price
1-bedroom $422,000 +201.4%
vs global median $140k
2-bedroom $678,000 +244.2%
vs global median $197k
3-bedroom $1,321,000 +378.6%
vs global median $276k
Cost of living & rent
Cost of living 54.4 NYC = 100, excl. rent Numbeo Updated Jul 2026 medium confidence
Rent · 1-bed (centre) $797/mo Numbeo Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence
Rent · 3-bed (centre) $1,641/mo Numbeo Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence
Price-to-rent ratio 67.1× years of rent to equal purchase Model estimate Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence
Earnings & affordability
Local purchasing power 76.0 NYC = 100 Numbeo Updated Jul 2026 medium confidence
Income tax (effective)
Income tax · low earner 0.0% effective, on ~$30k gross Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence
Income tax · mid earner 0.0% effective, on ~$75k gross Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence
Income tax · high earner 0.0% effective, on ~$150k gross Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence
Quality of life
Air quality (PM2.5) 52.0 µg/m³ annual mean · WHO guideline 5 Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence
Source & date. Median home-purchase prices in USD, starter dataset v2026.1 (2026-05). Other metrics carry their own source & date on each card above. Directional figures for comparing markets — not a valuation of any specific property. Methodology →
Getting there
Nearest airports
SHJ 65 km
Sharjah International Airport Routes & flights → DXB 82 km
Dubai International Airport Routes & flights → DWC 125 km
Al Maktoum International Airport Routes & flights → Scheduled-service airports near Ras Al Khaimah, nearest first. Flight data from AirportRoutes.
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